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Adams Morgan (Columbia Road, NW, between 16th and 18th Streets).
Thumbnail: Eclectic Adams Morgan is where buttoned-up DC lets its hair down. Long home to immigrant communities from Africa, Asia and South and Central America, the neighborhood today is a global village, lined with restaurants serving cuisine from around the world.
Story tips: Follow the bilingual neighborhood heritage trail to learn about its colorful history. Chat up longstanding nightlife personalities and restaurateurs at venues like Perrys and Madam's Organ, or speak to a pioneer in DC's eco-friendly nightlife scene at The Reef. On Saturdays, check out arts and crafts by local artists at Western Market.

Anacostia & Southeast ( Southeast of the Capitol and across the 11th Street bridge)
Thumbnail: DC's first planned suburb is where abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass made his home. While the new Nationals Ballpark and modern developments along the waterfront are often in the headlines, the neighborhood is also known for its beautiful late 19th-century architecture.
Story ideas: Urban renewal is the story of the day in this neighborhood; follow high-profile projects like the Anacostia Riverfront Trail and Poplar Point. The arrival of Nationals Park also promises more development in the neighborhood. Find one of the best views of the city and learn about the life of celebrated abolitionist Frederick Douglass at Cedar Hill. Explore local African-American history at the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Community Museum.

Brookland/ Northeast (Northeast of the Capitol)
Thumbnail: Northeast is home to Civil War-era forts and landmarks, quiet residential streets and picturesque places like the 446-acre National Arboretum. The Roman Catholic Church bought up tracts of land here in the late 19th century to build the Catholic University of America, which attracted additional Catholic sites like the Franciscan Monastery and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Story ideas: Find inspiration- and tranquility - in the peaceful gardens of the Franciscan Monastery. Explore the National Arboretum, home to the columns from the original US Capitol, the two-acre National Herb Garden and the National Bonsai Museum, or sign up for a full moon hike to see it all from a different perspective.

Capitol Hill (Immediately Northeast and Southeast of the Capitol)
Thumbnail: The Capitol Hill neighborhood packs powerful attractions like the Library of Congress and Supreme Court and beautiful treasures like the Folger Shakespeare Library, National Postal Museum and Union Station. Locals start their weekends by stocking up on fresh veggies and shopping for unique arts and crafts at Eastern Market. In the evening, the place to be is Barracks Row, located along 8th Street SE. Story ideas: Despite sustaining extensive damage in a fire in spring 2007, DC's beloved Eastern Market has bounced back and continues to be a popular gathering place. Neighborhood revitalization has come to Barracks Row (8th St. SE). Political hotspots abound on the Hill; hang out with young staffers at classic DC bars like Kelly's Irish Times and The Dubliners. Check out the Capitol Visitors Center (currently under construction) and the adjoining new visitor experience at the Library of Conress.

Downtown (North of the National Mall between the White House and the Capitol)
Thumbnail: Museums, theatres and galleries share the streets with hot new restaurants, lounges and hotels in downtown. The neighborhood is full of must-see sights like the International Spy Museum, Newseum, Madame Tussauds, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the new National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Ford's Theatre and more. DC's Chinatown is nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, marked by the brightly colored "Friendship Arch" that spans H Street. It's also home to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center, which hosts college and professional sports action and star-studded concerts all year round.
Story ideas: Downtown's revitalization is always a hot topic, with its ever-expanding collection of restaurants, attractions, retail and residences. It's the hub of DC's theatre scene, home to venues like Woolly Mammoth, the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the National and Warner Theatres.

Dupont Circle/Kalorama (Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Avenues, at P and 19th Streets)
Thumbnail: Bistros, bars and boutiques line the streets that come together at Dupont Circle, the meeting place for this cosmopolitan neighborhood. The largest concentration of international embassies sits just northwest of the circle, giving the neighborhood an extra dash of global flavor. Arts and entertainment collide with restaurants, shops, hotels, quaint B&Bs, galleries and museums (The Phillips Collection, The Textile Museum, Woodrow Wilson House and National Geographic Society's Explorers Hall to name a few).
Story ideas: The historical heart of DC's GLBT community, Dupont Circle is also a great stepping off point to Embassy Row, home to beautiful embassies and cultural centers. Many of DC's B&Bs, boutique hotels and small museums are located in this corner of the city, along with storied local restaurants, shops and bars. Stop by the neighborhood farmer's market on Sunday for fresh local produce and cooking demonstrations by local chefs.

Foggy Bottom (Between the White House and Georgetown, south of Dupont Circle).
Thumbnail: It's no surprise to find a collection of fine hotels and restaurants in this corner of the city, which plays host to diplomats, dignitaries and celebrities who visit neighborhood landmarks such as the IMF, the World Bank, the Kennedy Center and the Department of State. Foggy Bottom stretches down to the Potomac shoreline, welcoming runners, bikers and water sports enthusiasts to the southernmost point of Rock Creek Park.
Story ideas: Ground-breaking cultural festivals and innovative arts programming is the order of the day at the Kennedy Center. Get a taste of DC's outdoors scene by renting a canoe or kayak and exploring the Potomac.

Georgetown (Wisconsin Ave. and M St. NW, bordered by the Potomac River to the south)
Thumbnail: Founded in 1751, historic Georgetown is known for its designer and mainstream boutiques, beautiful architecture and its seemingly endless list of cafes, restaurants and bars. History buffs, serious shoppers and garden lovers are instantly smitten with attractions like Georgetown University, the C&O Canal, the Kreeger Museum and Tudor Place Historic House.
Story ideas: Settle into a booth at Billy Martin's Tavern, where JFK proposed to Jackie, or check out DC's celebrity scene at Café Milano. Warm summer nights draw crowds to the Georgetown Waterfront. Step into the past with a mule-drawn barge ride on the C&O Canal. Visit iconic movie sites like the Exorcist stairs, near the Georgetown University campus, or Third Edition, where "St. Elmo's Fire" was filmed.

Lafayette Square (North of the White House on H Street, between 15th and 17th Streets NW)
Thumbnail: Lafayette Square is a place of elegance and refinement, nestled in the shadow of the White House. Magnificent landmarks like the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Beaux Arts Old Executive Office Building, DAR Constitution Hall, the Decatur House and the Renwick Gallery are distinctively designed match the grace and dignity of this historic quarter.
Story ideas: Stir it up with DC's movers and shakers at historic bars like the Hay-Adams' Off the Record or the Willard InterContinental's Round Robin Bar. Tour a hot new exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art or explore one of DC's most reputedly haunted sites, the Octagon House. Attend Sunday service at St. John's Church, known as "The Church of Presidents."

Southwest/Waterfront (Southwest of the National Mall to the Washington Channel)
Thumbnail: Southwest DC went through its first wave of urban renewal in the 1950s. It's now a hotspot for development once again, with the arrival of Mandarin Oriental in 2004 and the opening of the Nationals Ballpark nearby. Seafood lovers won't want to miss a visit to the waterside fish market.
Story ideas: For fresh seafood and local flavor, don't miss the Maine Avenue Seafood Market. Get a taste of the neighborhood's revitalization with a visit to the Mandarin Oriental and its lavish spa. Seek out DC's unique memorials, including one that honors the men who died on the doomed Titanic.

U Street/Shaw & Logan Circle (East of Dupont Circle and North of Downtown)
Thumbnail: The birthplace of Duke Ellington and the center of Washington's African-American nightlife for much of the 20th century is once again thriving. On weekend nights, U Street rivals Adams Morgan for crowds, though with a slightly older vibe. U Street is also equally intriguing by day, home to the African American Civil War Memorial, Lincoln Theatre and Howard University. Designer home-furnishings stores, boutiques and music clubs abound near the junction of 14th & U streets.
Story ideas: The riots and civil unrest of the 1960s took a toll on this neighborhood, now considered one of DC's trendiest shopping and nightlife destinations. Chat up the business owners on 14th Street and get some historical perspective at landmarks like Ben's Chili Bowl and Bohemian Caverns. Learn about the DC jazz scene at HR-57 and explore hip hangouts like Busboys & Poets and Marvin.

Woodley Park & Cleveland Park (Connecticut Avenue north of Dupont Circle, east of Rock Creek Park)
Thumbnail: These side-by-side residential districts were once considered suburbs, linked to downtown Washington by streetcar. They're now lively residential districts whose tree-lined streets are flanked by friendly boutiques, coffee shops and sidewalk cafés featuring cuisines from around the world. To the east sits Rock Creek Park, a vast urban green space home to the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Story ideas: The National Cathedral is worth a visit for its breathtaking gardens, stone gargoyles and fun annual events like the Shrove Tuesday pancake race, the Spring Flower Mart and the annual blessing of the animals. The National Zoo also gets top billing, thanks to star attractions like giant panda cub Tai Shan. Take the kids to see giant panda cub Tai Shan at the National Zoo. A visit to Hillwood, Marjorie Merriweather Post's glorious estate, is also worth the trip - and it's a good choice for afternoon tea.

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